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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.54, 312.85 and 71.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.54, 312.85 and 71.58 is: 107.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.54 : 312.85 = 71.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.54/312.85 = 71.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.54x = 312.85 × 71.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.54x = 22,395.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,395.27/208.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.39

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